Housing Management Worker, Liverpool

BDS Recruitment are currently working in partnership with a large well known housing charity who are looking for an experienced Housing Management Workers to support a wide range of people who are experiencing difficulties in securing and sustaining their homes and living independently, based in Liverpool. Purpose of the job Working as part of a team, managing a portfolio of properties and tenancies across a designated area, providing an intensive Housing Management Service to a core group of people. Medium term accommodation with tenancy sustainment service for people at risk of homelessness and ex-offenders. - Directly supporting tenants to manage their tenancy, assisting them with housing benefit claims and signposting them to relevant support services and liaising with support services where required. -Experience of working in a support role using coaching techniques to help customers identify actions and solutions themselves and promoting and maximising independence is essential. - Working with the Housing Management Team to ensure the correct tenancies are issued, sign up new tenancies and ensure the service user understands and accepts tenancy obligations. - Work in partnership with the Housing Management Team to ensure we are working within our voids and arrears targets, complying with Tenure Law, and abiding by the Housing policies and procedures. - Ensure that all the required health & safety checks are undertaken in person or by direct reports, taking any necessary remedial action. There will also be a requirement to work on your own in the community and/or service setting. You will have experience of working with vulnerable adults, able to manage a large caseload and support vulnerable people through complex issues such as ASB, gang related issues, drug dealing, domestic violence. You will be working with partner agencies such as social services, local council, police or health care providers. You will be processing referrals, carrying out assessments and providing Housing support to service users in their own homes including assisting with benefits, utilities, accessing services and rehousing. This position is ongoing, working 35 hours per week. Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm Successful candidates must have a current enhanced DBS and a full UK Driving Licence. It is paid at £10.86 p.h PAYE plus holiday pay Please apply now for immediate consideration